Gap insurance pays the difference between what you still owe on a financed or leased car and its actual cash value if the vehicle is totaled. It…
Trying to Settle Your Own Case
You can negotiate your own Oklahoma injury settlement when liability is clear, injuries are minor, and only one insurer is involved: finish treatment, document every bill and…
Lawsuit Loans – Use Only if You Absolutely Have To
A lawsuit loan, or pre-settlement funding, lets an injured Oklahoma plaintiff borrow against a pending settlement. You owe nothing if you lose, but if you win, the…
Why Personal Injury Cases Take So Long
Personal injury cases take so long because your attorney has to wait for you to finish medical treatment, negotiate with the insurance company, and then work around…
5 Things You Need to Tell Your Car Accident Lawyer
The five things you must tell your Oklahoma car accident lawyer are your full criminal history, any prior accidents or injuries, any accident or injury that happens…
Communicating With Your Lawyer’s Office
A law office often skips the voicemail because staff are moving through a full call list between hearings, depositions, and client meetings, and confidential case details are…
Lawyer Win/Loss Records
No public database tracks a personal injury lawyer’s win-loss record. Oklahoma court dockets show whether a case was filed and how it closed, but not whether a…
My Lawyer and Opposing Counsel Are Friends – Should I Worry?
No. A lawyer who is friendly with opposing counsel has not colluded with the other side. Attorneys who know each other outside a case still represent their…
Can I Fire My Lawyer? Yes, But You May Still Owe Attorney Fees
Yes, you can fire your personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma at any time, even under a signed contingency fee contract. But firing your lawyer does not erase…
Why Won’t Any Lawyer Take My Case?
Yes. A lawyer can legally decline almost any case, for almost any reason, without owing you an explanation. In Oklahoma personal injury cases, attorneys most often say…
Guide to Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer in Oklahoma
Hiring the right personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma means comparing attorneys on trial experience, current caseload, and results in similar cases, not on advertising. Ask directly how…
Soft Tissue Cases and Chiropractic Care
Most personal injury cases involving back and neck pain will be caused by damage to the soft tissues around the spinal column (muscles and tendons) and not…
Oklahoma Car Seat Laws Complete Guide
Our twins were born before our oldest turned two, so my wife and I spent a ton of time researching car seats! At the time, the Honda…
Oklahoma Motorcycle Laws Guide
Oklahoma motorcycle laws require riders to hold a motorcycle license or endorsement, carry liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 for…
Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer in Oklahoma
Did you know unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease and cancer? Motor vehicle accidents take the first spot,…
Who’s at Fault for a Truck Accident (and how a truck accident lawyer can help)
Truck accidents are often the result of negligence. However, determining fault in a truck accident can be more complex than it appears. Semi-trucks and big rigs are…
Oklahoma Truck Accidents Are on the Rise
Truck accidents in Oklahoma have been rising: Oklahoma Highway Patrol data show more than 1,100 semi-truck crashes in the Oklahoma City metro area in a recent 12-month…
How Much is a Shoulder Injury Worth?
A shoulder injury claim’s value depends on severity, treatment required, and lost income, but reported Oklahoma settlements and verdicts for shoulder injuries have ranged from about $125,000…
Can You Sue for Foreign Objects Left Behind During Surgery?
Yes. Oklahoma treats a sponge, needle, clamp, or other item left inside a patient after surgery as medical malpractice, and the injured patient can sue the surgeon,…
How Much is a Neck Injury Worth in Oklahoma City?
A neck injury from an Oklahoma City car accident, slip-and-fall, or other accident can be worth anywhere from a few thousand dollars for a mild strain to…
How Much is a Spinal Cord Injury Worth in Oklahoma City?
A spinal cord injury case in Oklahoma City has no standard payout. Reported settlements and verdicts have ranged from $429,000 to $12 million, driven by injury level,…
How Much is a Burn Injury Worth in Oklahoma City?
Serious burn injuries in the Oklahoma City area settle for anywhere from a few thousand dollars for a minor scald to several million dollars for a severe…
How Much is a Hand Injury Worth?
Hand, wrist, and finger injury settlements and verdicts nationwide have ranged from about $10,000 to $2.25 million, depending on which hand was hurt, whether the damage is…
How Much is a Traumatic Brain Injury Worth?
Traumatic brain injury claims have settled or gone to verdict for anywhere from roughly $575,000 to more than $21 million, depending on the injury’s severity, medical costs,…
Dangerous Dog Breeds in Oklahoma City
Dog bites are a significant public health concern worldwide. In the United States, millions of people are bitten by dogs each year, with a substantial number requiring…
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, report nursing home abuse first to the facility’s own management, then to the Oklahoma State Department of Health by emailing ltccomplaints@health.ok.gov or calling OKDHS at…
Nursing Home Neglect in OK: Statistics and Common Injuries
National data cited by the National Center on Elder Abuse suggests roughly one in 10 seniors experiences abuse or neglect yearly, and separate research on facility staffing…
Lawn Slip and Slides Are a Paralysis Injury Hazard for Teens this Summer
Yes. In 1993, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that roughly 9 million WHAM-O and Kransco Slip ‘N Slides posed a paralysis risk for teenagers and…
Do You Need a Lawyer to Negotiate a Car Accident Settlement?
Lawyers know how to value your claim, they handle paperwork and negotiations, they protect you from lowball offers; you pay nothing unless you win (contingency fee).
What Types of Dog Breeds Cause the Greatest Number of Deaths and Injuries?
American Veterinary Medical Association data shows pit bull-type dogs identified in a disproportionate share of the most severe and fatal dog bite cases, but the AVMA’s own…
